Uber announced on Friday that it was adding fuel to rides and food-delivery orders as petrol prices continued to rise across the country.
Depending on the location, a charge of 45 cents or 55 cents per trip will be added, and 35 cents or 45 cents will be added to Uber Eats food delivery orders for the next 60 days from March 16, said Lisa Winship, head of driver operations. United States and Canada, a Press release.
Winship said, “100% of that money will go directly into workers’ pockets”, adding that there will be additional charges depending on the location and length of the trip.
“It is our hope that this temporary measure will help reduce the burden, but we will continue to seek feedback and make changes in the future.” Wright-Hailing said it would reassess the need for additional fees after 60 days.
As of Friday, the average price of a gallon of petrol in the United States was $ 4.33, 53% higher than the previous year, according to the AAA. The average price per gallon in California hit $ 5.72 nationwide on Friday, up from $ 3.78 a year earlier. AAA data shows.
During his annual term State Address On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he was proposing legislation to provide relief to the people of California from rising gas prices.
News previously proposed suspending the planned gas tax increase in July. On Tuesday night, Newsom said, “It’s clear we have a long way to go.”
“That’s why, as I work with the Legislature leadership, I submit a plan to put money back in the pockets of Californians to address rising gas prices,” he said.
NewSom did not provide further details about its proposal to offset rising gas prices.
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